VocoPro Music Mixer PA PRO 900 User Manual

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8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so its  
location does not interfere with its proper ventilation.  
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a  
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the  
ventilation slots.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF SHOCK  
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from  
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,  
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric  
shock, do not remove cover (or back). No  
user-serviceable parts inside. Only refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel.  
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be  
connected to a power supply only of the type  
described in the operating instructions or as marked  
on the appliance.  
Explanation of Graphical Symbols  
The lightning flash & arrowhead  
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,  
is intended to alert you to the  
presence of danger.  
11. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be  
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of  
an appliance is not defeated.  
12. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords  
should be routed so that they are not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to cords at  
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where  
they exit from the appliance.  
The exclamation point within an  
equilateral triangle is intended to alert  
you to the presence of important  
operating and servicing instructions.  
13. Cleaning - Unplug this unit from the wall outlet  
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or  
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do  
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.  
14. Power lines - An outdoor antenna should be  
located away from power lines.  
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating  
instructions should be read before the appliance is  
operated.  
15. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance  
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused  
for a long period of time.  
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating  
instructions should be retained for future reference.  
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so  
that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into  
the enclosure through openings.  
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in  
the operating instructions should be adhered to.  
17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should  
be serviced by qualified service personnel when:  
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use  
instructions should be followed.  
A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged; or  
B. Objects have fallen into the appliance; or  
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or  
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally  
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or  
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure  
damaged.  
5. Attachments - Do not use attachments not  
recommended by the product manufacturer as they  
may cause hazards.  
6. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water.  
For example, near a bathtub or in a wet basement and  
the like.  
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service  
the appliance beyond that described in the operating  
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to  
qualified service personnel.  
7. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used  
only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
Note:  
7 A. An appliance and cart combination  
should be moved with care. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may  
cause an overturn.  
To CATV system installer's (U.S.A.): This reminder is  
provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to  
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for  
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the  
cable ground shall be connected as close to the point of  
cable entry as practical.  
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FCC Information  
 
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This product, when installed as indicated in the  
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC  
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by  
Vocopro may void your authority, granted by the FCC,  
to use this product.  
To ensure the finest performance, please read this  
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future  
reference.  
Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place - away from  
windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust,  
moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers,  
motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not  
expose to rain and water.  
When connecting this product to  
accessories and/or another product use only high  
quality shielded cables. Cable(s) supplied with this  
product MUST be used. Follow all installation  
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your  
FCC authorization to use this product in the U.S.A.  
Do not operate the unit upside-down.  
Never open the cabinet. If a foreign object drops into  
This product has been tested and found to  
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,  
Part 15 for Class "B" digital devices. Compliance with  
these requirements provides a reasonable level of  
assurances that your use of this product in a residential  
environment will not result in harmful interference with  
other electronic devices. This equipment  
the set, contact your dealer.  
Place the unit in a location with adequate air  
circulation. Do not interfere with its proper ventilation;  
this will cause the internal temperature to rise and may  
result in a failure.  
generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed  
and used according to the instructions found in the  
owner's manual, may cause interference harmful to the  
operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with  
FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference  
will not occur in all installations. If this product is found  
to be the source of interference, which can be  
determined by turning the unit "Off" and "On", please try  
to eliminate the problem by using one of the following  
measures:  
Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When  
moving the unit, first turn the unit off. Then gently  
disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to  
other equipment. Never pull the cord itself.  
Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents:  
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.  
Be sure to read the "Troubleshooting" section on  
common operating errors before concluding that your  
unit is faulty.  
Relocate either this product or the device that is being  
affected by the interference.  
This unit consumes a fair amount of power even when  
the power switch is turned off. We recommend that you  
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet if the unit is  
not going to be used for a long time. This will save  
electricity and help prevent fire hazards. To disconnect  
the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the  
cord itself.  
Use power outlets that are on different branch (circuit  
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter(s).  
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient  
the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300-ohm ribbon  
lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.  
To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power cord  
and remove the antenna cable during an electrical  
storm.  
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory  
results, please contact your local retailer authorized to  
distribute Vocopro products. If you can not locate the  
appropriate retailer, please contact Vocopro, 1728  
Curtiss Court, La Verne, CA 91750.  
��The general digital signals may interfere with other  
equipment such as tuners or receivers. Move the  
system farther away from such equipment if  
interference is observed.  
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Pleasecheck the copyright laws in your country  
before recording from records, compact discs,  
radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may  
infringe copyright laws.  
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The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power  
source so long as it is connected to the wall outlet,  
even if the apparatus itself is turned off. To fully ensure  
that the apparatus is indeed fully void of residual power,  
leave unit disconnected from the AC outlet for at least  
fifteen seconds.  
 
Be sure to position the voltage selector to match the  
voltage of your local power lines before installing the  
unit.  
110V  
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Welcome  
And thank you for purchasing the PA-PRO 900 from VocoPro, your ultimate choice in  
vocal entertainment! With years of experience in the music entertainment business,  
VocoPro is a leading manufacturer of vocal equipment, and has been providing patrons  
of bars, churches, schools, clubs and individual consumers the opportunity to sound like  
a star with full-scale club models, in-home systems and mobile units. All our products  
offer solid performance and sound reliability, and to reinforce our commitment to  
customer satisfaction, we have customer service and technical support professionals  
ready to assist you with your needs. We have provided some contact information for  
you below.  
VocoPro  
1728 Curtiss Court  
La Verne, CA 91750  
Toll Free: 800-678-5348  
TEL: 909-593-8893  
FAX: 909-593-8890  
VocoPro Company Email Directory  
Customer Service & General Information  
Tech Support  
Remember Our Website  
Be sure to visit the VocoPro website www.vocopro.com for the latest information on  
new products, packages and promos. And while you're there don't forget to check out  
our Club VocoPro for Karaoke news and events, chat rooms, club directories and even  
a KJ Service directory!  
We look forward to hearing you sound like a PRO, with VocoPro, the singer’s ultimate  
choice.  
FOR YOUR RECORDS  
Please record the model number and serial number below, for easy reference, in case of loss or theft. These  
numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Space is also provided for other relevant information  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
Date of Purchase  
Place of Purchase  
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Listening for a Lifetime  
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit youʼve just purchased is only the start of your  
musical enjoyment. Now itʼs time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your  
equipment offers. VocoPro and the Electronic Industries Associationʼs Consumer Electronics  
Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets  
the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most  
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to a higher volume of  
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard  
against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.  
To establish a safe level:  
• Start your volume control at a low setting.  
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without  
distortion.  
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:  
• Set the dial and leave it there.  
• Pay attention to the different levels in various recordings.  
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all,  
we want you listening for a lifetime.  
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since  
hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and  
the Electronic Industries Associationʼs Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid  
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection.  
Some common decibel ranges:  
Level  
Example  
30  
40  
50  
60  
70  
80  
Quiet library, Soft whispers  
Living room, Refrigerator, Bedroom away from traffic  
Light traffic, Normal Conversation  
Air Conditioner at 20 ft., Sewing machine  
Vacuum cleaner, Hair dryer, Noisy Restaurant  
Average city traffic, Garbage disposals, Alarm clock at 2 ft.  
The following noises can be dangerous under constant exposure:  
Level  
Example  
90  
100  
120  
140  
180  
Subway, Motorcycle, Truck traffic, Lawn Mower  
Garbage truck, Chainsaw, Pneumatics drill  
Rock band concert in front of speakers  
Gunshot blast, Jet plane  
Rocket launching pad  
-Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation  
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Features  
Features  
• 450W + 450W RMS Power Output (4 ohms)  
• 8 Channels (4 Mic/Line, 4 Stereo/Line)  
• Mic/Line Channel Inputs: ¼”, XLR  
• Stereo/Line Channel Inputs: 1/8”, L/R RCA, L/R ¼”  
• Independent Tone, Level and Effect Controls on All Input Channels  
• DSP Reverb, Echo and Hiss Filter Effects with On/Off Switch  
• Built-in Compressor for Microphone Channels  
• L/R ¼” Effect Loop Jacks for Stereo Channels  
• Dual 7-band Graphic EQs for Main and Monitor Output  
• +48V Phantom Power  
• 4 UHF Wireless Mic Module Ports*  
• SDR-3 Digital SD Recorder Expansion Port*  
• Balanced XLR L/R Main Output Jacks  
• RCA L/R Record Out Jacks  
• Subwoofer Output with 125Hz LPF and On/Off Switch  
• Speakon and 1/4” Speaker Output Jacks  
• Headphone Output with Source Select  
*SDR-3 Digital SD Recorder and UHF Wireless Mics and Modules are Optional Accessories  
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Hookup Diagrams  
 
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House of Worship/Full Band  
For this example, there are four microphones connected to  
channels 1-4. These microphones can either be the optional  
UHF wireless channels, low-impedance corded microphones,  
or high-impedance corded microphones. Musical  
instruments are connected to channels 5-8. Note that when  
connecting instruments to channels 5-8, the LEVEL control  
will need to be set rather high due to the lower signal level  
from instrument output. It is preferable to use channels 1-4  
for instruments if you are using less than four microphones.  
If there is a need to connect a laptop or other stereo music  
source, you can connect to the designated stereo inputs on  
channels 5/6-7/8.  
For power output in this example, the PA-PRO 900 is  
configured for MAIN L/R+MONITOR output. A pair of  
passive speakers is powered via the MAIN L./R speaker  
connector. A passive monitor speaker is powered via the  
MONITOR speaker connector. An additional set of powered  
speakers can be connected to the MAIN OUT jacks on the  
front panel.  
Recording can be done either with an optional SDR-3 SD  
recorder (optional accessory), or to an external recording  
device connected to the RCA record out jacks on the front  
panel.  
NOTES:  
UHF wireless mic channels require the SOURCE SELECT  
switch to be set to UHF.  
POWER AMP ASSIGN switch must be best to MAIN L/  
R+MONITOR  
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DJ  
Karaoke  
For this example we have two microphones in use on  
channels 1 and 2; one for the DJ, the other as a backup  
or guest speaker. There is a line-out from a DJ mixer  
connected to CH. 5/6 to serve as the main music source.  
For additional music needs, either a laptop computer or  
MP3 player is connected to CH. 7/8.  
For this setup you could have four microphones in use on  
channels 1-4. There is a line-out from a karaoke player,  
instead of a mixer, connected to CH. 5/6 to serve as the  
main music source. For additional music needs, either a  
laptop computer or MP3 player is connected to CH. 7/8.  
You can have a digital key controller connected to the CH.  
5/6 effect loops to apply desired effects to the source  
music. Of course, you could have a second effect device  
connected to CH. 7/8 effect loops jacks as well. Note that,  
you will need special insert cables in order to make these  
connections.  
You can have a sonic enhancer or other effect device  
connected to the CH. 5/6 effect loops to apply desired  
effects to the source music. Of, course you could have a  
second effect device connected to CH. 7/8 effect loops  
jacks as well. Note that, you will need special insert cables  
in order to make these connections.  
For output needs, you can have the PA-PRO 900 configured  
for standard two-channel stereo output via the POWER AMP  
ASSIGN button. A set of passive speakers are connected  
the speaker-level connectors on the rear panel. You can  
have a set of powered speakers connected to the XLR MAIN  
For output needs, you can configure the PA-PRO 900 for  
standard two-channel stereo output with the POWER AMP  
ASSIGN button. A set of passive speakers are connected  
the speaker-level connectors on the rear panel. You can  
have a set of powered speakers connected to the XLR MAIN OUT jacks on the front panel for additional power. For stage  
OUT jacks on the front panel for additional power. We also  
have a powered subwoofer connected to the ¼” subwoofer  
output on the front panel for that extra low end punch. Note  
that when a subwoofer is connected, the SUBWOOFER(LPF)  
toggle button should be set to ON.  
monitoring, we have a powered stage monitor connected to  
the ¼” MONITOR jack on the front panel. We also have a  
powered subwoofer connected to the ¼” subwoofer output  
on the front panel for that extra low end punch. Note that  
when a subwoofer is connected, the SUBWOOFER(LPF)  
toggle button should be set to ON.  
NOTES:  
UHF wireless mic channels require the SOURCE SELECT  
switch to be set to UHF.  
Low-impedance microphones require the MIC PAD switches  
to be set to ON.  
POWER AMP ASSIGN switch must be best to MAIN L,R  
The SUBWOOFER button must be set to SUB.  
NOTES:  
UHF wireless mic channels require the SOURCE SELECT  
switch to be set to UHF.  
Low-impedance microphones require the MIC PAD switches  
to be set to ON.  
POWER AMP ASSIGN switch must be best to MAIN L,R  
The SUBWOOFER(LPF) button must be set to ON/SUB.  
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Public Address/Presentation  
For this set up, there are four microphones connected to  
channels 1-4. These microphones can be either the optional  
UHF wireless channels, low-impedance corded microphones,  
or high-impedance corded microphones. Source music  
devices are connected to channels 5-8. Note that when  
connecting stereo source music devices to either CH. 5/6  
or CH. 7/8, you can either connect via 1/8” mini-jack,  
RCA or L/R ¼”. If connecting mono source audio devices,  
connect them the CH. 5-8 via the ¼” jacks. Note that CH.  
5/6 and 7/8 will be controlled together by the channel  
strips. If connecting a single mono signal to either CH. 5/6  
or CH. 7/8, connect to the L(MONO) jack.  
For power output, this example shows PA-PRO 900  
configured for MAIN L/R+MONITOR output. A pair of  
passive speakers is powered by the MAIN L./R speaker  
connector. A passive monitor speaker is powered by the  
MONITOR speaker connector. An additional set of powered  
speakers can be connected to the MAIN OUT jacks on the  
front panel.  
Recording can be done either with an optional SDR-3 SD  
recorder, or to an external recording device connected to  
the RCA record out jacks on the front panel.  
NOTES:  
If connecting a single mono signal to either CH. 5/6 or CH.  
7/8, connect to the L(MONO) jack.  
The optional UHF wireless mic channels require the SOURCE  
SELECT switch to be set to UH
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POWER AMP ASSIGN switch must be best to MAIN L/  
R+MONITOR  
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Rear Panel Features  
 
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REAR PANEL FEATURES  
1. POWER CONNECTOR – Connect the supplied 3-prong  
power cord to this connector.  
5. SPEAKER CONNECTORS – These jacks provide speaker-  
level output power from the internal power amplifier to  
connected passive speakers. There are two types of  
connector available: speakon and ¼” TS.  
Speakon outputs are wired PIN 1+positive (hot), and PIN  
2-negative (cold).  
1a. NOTE: Before plugging in to a power receptacle, make  
sure that voltage of your PA-PRO 900 is the same voltage  
as your local AC mains voltage. The PA-PRO 900 power  
input setting is factory set.  
¼” TS outputs are wires TIP +positive, and SLEEVE  
–negative.  
2. FUSE HOUSING – Houses the fuse. To remove the fuse,  
unscrew the fuse cap counter-clockwise. In the case of a  
blown fuse, replace once only. If the fuse blows a second  
time, do not attempt to replace fuse again. If a fuse blows  
repeatedly, there may be damage an internal component.  
Further attempts to power on the unit can cause more  
damage. In this case, refer to an authorized service center  
for troubleshooting  
The speaker-level output can be configured one of two ways  
via the POWER AMP ASSIGN switch on the front panel:  
MAIN L/R – This configuration is for standard MAIN  
stereo L/R output. The left speaker output is the MAIN L  
signal, and the right speaker output is the MAIN R signal.  
Use this configuration to power two passive main speakers  
for straight stereo output.  
2a. NOTE: Only replace with the same type and rating of  
fuse as marked.  
MAIN L/R+MONITOR – This configuration outputs the  
MAIN L/R channels as a mono signal to the LEFT (MAIN)  
jacks, and the MONITOR channel as a mono signal to the  
RIGHT (MON) jacks. Use this configuration to power a  
passive PA/MAIN speaker on the left side and a passive  
stage monitor on the right side.  
3. WIRELESS MODULE EXPANSION PORTS
– Install  
optional UHF wireless modules in these ports. For details  
on operating UHF wireless channels, please refer to the  
optional accessories section. (page 23)  
To install an optional module:  
NOTE: If you are going to use one speaker per channel,  
ensure the speakers’ impedance is no lower than 4 ohms. If  
you are going to connect two speakers per channel, ensure  
the speakers’ impedance in no lower than 8 ohms. These  
two types of connectors are wired in parallel, therefore they  
are able to be used together.  
1. Unscrew the two retaining screws.  
2. Remove cover plate and store it in a safe place.  
3. Fully insert UHF wireless module.  
4. Replace and tighten screws.  
4. WIRELESS ANTENNA CONNECTORS – When the  
optional wireless modules are installed, connect the  
antennas here for UHF wireless reception.  
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Front Panel Features  
3. DSP/REV AUX – These controls adjust the amount of  
DSP effects applied individually to channels 1-8. This allows  
you to set more DSP effects to the microphone channels,  
and less to channels with instruments connected. These  
controls only adjust the amount of DSP applied to each  
channel; to set the individual parameters of the DSP effects,  
refer to the DSP REV CONTROL panel control.  
A secondary function of this control is to adjust the  
presence of that channel’s signal in the ¼” AUX output mix.  
As the control is turned clockwise, the signal is increased.  
As the control is turned counter-clockwise, the signal is  
decreased.  
4. HIGH – These controls adjust the amount of high  
frequency in the audio signal for each channel. Increase the  
HIGH control to add sparkle to vocals and instruments, but  
keep in mind that excessive high frequency equalization can  
lead to feedback. Decrease the HIGH control to reduce vocal  
sibilance, reduce tape hiss, or “bacon crackle” from vinyl  
recordings.  
5. MED – These controls adjust the amount of midrange  
frequency in the audio signal for each channel. Midrange is  
the most commonly adjusted range in audio. Pianos, guitars  
and the human voice can be dramatically adjusted sonically  
by adjusting the midrange. For vocals a slight boost in the  
midrange provides a good sound when playing through well-  
balanced set of speakers.  
6. LOW – These controls adjust the amount of low  
frequency in the audio signal for each channel. Low  
frequency adjustments are made to add serious thump  
to kick drums, fatten up bass lines, or add a “full” sound  
to instruments and vocalists. You can also decrease low  
frequency to save your speakers from blowing during  
playback of audio with a heavy bass presence.  
CHANNEL STRIPS  
The six vertical channel strips contain all the individual  
controls for each channel. Each channel strip works  
independently of each other, and adjusts only the signal  
plugged into the jacks below it.  
7. SOURCE SELECT – These buttons toggle the source  
input for channels 1-4. If using an optional UHF wireless  
expansion module, select UHF. If you are connecting a  
microphone or line instrument to the front panel via the ¼”  
or XLR jacks, set the switch to WIRE.  
Note: If the optional wireless modules are installed, CH  
1-4 control strips can adjust the signal from the wireless  
microphones as well.  
8. MIC PAD 30dB – These switches can provide a 30dB  
signal cut for high level input sources. The MIC PAD is  
designed to prevent overloading a channel with a high-level  
signal. If the switch is set incorrectly, excessively distorted  
audio can result. If you are connecting a line-level input  
source, such as a line out from a mixing device, set the  
switch to ON. If you are connecting a microphone-level  
signal, set the switch to OFF.  
1. LEVEL – These controls adjust the amount of gain  
for each channel available to the MAIN output. Adjust  
these controls to achieve a good mix between connected  
microphones/instruments. These controls do not adjust the  
amount of gain available for the MONITOR output.  
2. MON – These controls adjust the amount of gain for  
each channel available to the MONITOR output. Since the  
monitor output will typically be used for onstage reference,  
set the individual levels to achieve a perfect monitoring mix.  
These controls do not adjust the amount of gain available for  
the MAIN output.  
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Front Panel Features  
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that devices can be connected to all three sets of jacks  
per channel simultaneously, however, there is no way to  
individually mix the audio levels from each device. Effects can  
be applied to the stereo channels using the ¼” INSERT jacks  
(ST CH EFFECT LOOP).  
MIC/LINE (CH 1-4)  
The MIC/LINE inputs are for connecting microphones,  
instruments, or line-level output signals. Once the devices  
are connected, the signals can be customized using the  
individual channel strips, and further controlled using the  
11. MP3/LAPTOP – These 1/8” jacks are for connecting  
DSP, EQ and main system controls. For each of the channels source audio devices. The signal can be either mono or  
1-4, it is important to note that if you connect a device to  
BOTH the ¼” and XLR jacks simultaneously, turning one of  
them off will turn them both off. This is due to how the jacks  
are wired internally.  
stereo. If connecting a mono signal, use a 1/8” TS cable.  
If connecting a stereo signal, use an 1/8” TRS cable.  
Devices that have line-level outputs other than 1/8” can be  
connected to these jacks using an appropriate adapter/  
cable.  
9. ¼” MIC/LINE INPUT – These jacks are for connecting  
devices with microphone/line-level signals. Both balanced or  
unbalanced ¼” cables are suitable for connecting to these  
jacks. If you are connecting a microphone that requires  
phantom power to these jacks, remember that you need  
a balanced cable, and that you need to set the +48V  
phantom power switch to ON. When connecting to these  
jacks, remember to ensure that the MIC PAD and SOURCE  
SELECT switches are set correctly. Refer to above text for  
details on them.  
12. RCA L/R – These jacks are for connecting source  
audio devices with line-level, unbalanced output, such as  
CD+G player, iPod docks, tape decks etc. Devices that have  
line-level outputs other than L/R RCA can be connected  
to these jacks using an appropriate adapter/cable. Note  
that you cannot directly connect phono-level outputs from a  
turntable; a phono pre-amp is required.  
13. ¼” L(MONO)/RIGHT – These ¼” jacks are for  
connecting source audio devices with ¼” line-level output.  
Use ¼” TS cables to make the connections. If you are  
connecting stereo output, connect the L channel to the  
L(MONO) jack, and connect the right channel to the RIGHT  
jack. If you are connecting a single mono signal and only  
require one connection, connect to the L(MONO) jack.  
Connecting a single mono line to only the RIGHT jack will  
result in no sound.  
10. XLR INPUT – These XLR jacks are for connecting  
devices with balanced microphone/line-level signals. Use  
balanced XLR cables for connecting to these jacks. If you  
are connecting a microphone that requires phantom power  
to these jacks, remember to set phantom power switch to  
ON. When connecting to these jacks, remember to ensure  
that the MIC PAD and SOURCE SELECT switches are set  
correctly. Refer to above text for details on them.  
1/8”, RCA, 1/4” STEREO (CH 5-8)  
These input jacks are for connecting devices with stereo  
output. The 1/8” jack is labeled MP3/LAPTOP but can be  
used to connect any line-level device with an 1/8” plug. L/R  
RCA jacks provide connectivity for devices that utilize line-  
level RCA output. The ¼” jacks can be connected in both a  
stereo (in tandem) and mono (separate) configuration. Note  
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COMPRESSOR (CH.1-4)  
Channels 1-4 have on-board compression available for  
preventing unwanted distortion in the audio signal. The  
compressor works by setting a threshold level with the  
threshold knob. Once a signal level exceeds that threshold,  
the signal is automatically compressed. Compression is very  
useful when the mic/line signal is very dynamic (fluctuating  
from very low to high levels) and has the potential to  
overload the inputs. If you think there is chance of someone  
screaming into the mic with a burst of enthusiasm, it would  
be a good idea to apply some compression.  
 
 
14. THRESHOLD KNOB – Use this knob to set the  
threshold level for the compressor. When set to OFF, no  
compression is applied. As the knob is turned counter-  
clockwise, the threshold level drops, and increases the  
amount of compression applied.  
 
 
 
 
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15. COMPRESSOR LEDs – These LEDs reflect the amount  
of compression being applied.  
DSP REV CONTROL  
The on-board DSP effects are a great way to spice up your  
vocals or instruments. The two main effects are echo and  
reverb. The echo effect can be customized by adjusting  
the echo repeat and echo delay controls. Reverb is ideal  
for vocals as it adds a sense of spaciousness without echo  
repetitions that could “muddy” the vocal signal.  
16. ECHO LEVEL – This control adjusts the overall level of  
the ECHO effect. Use this control to adjust the amount of  
ECHO applied when adjusting the master effect level control.  
To increase echo, turn the control clockwise. To decrease  
echo, turn the control counter-clockwise.  
17. ECHO REPEAT – This control is used to adjust the  
number of repetitions in the echo effect. When set to a  
minimum, there will be no repetition of audio. As this control  
is turned clockwise, more echo repetitions will occur.  
 
 
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18. ECHO DELAY – This control is used to adjust the  
length of time between each echo repetition. When set to  
23. FOOT SW. – This input jack is for connecting an  
external footswitch that can be used to enable or disable  
minimum, the echo repetitions will occur rapidly, with little to DSP effects. The DSP ON/OFF button needs to be in the ON  
no time between them. As this control is turned clockwise,  
the time between each repetition will increase.  
position to use the footswitch. Any single-button footswitch  
with a ¼” TRS plug can be connected and used.  
24. ST CH EFFECT LOOPS  
These ¼” insert jacks are for connecting external effects  
devices such as digital key controllers, equalizers, and sonic  
enhancers. With an insert jack, a signal can leave the jack  
to an external processor, and return post-processed via the  
same insert jack. A special insert cable is required, see  
your effects processor manual to determine what type of  
cable to use. Effect integration via the effect loop jacks is  
only available to signals from CH-5-8. If a stereo device is  
connected to CH. 5/6 or 7/8, you need to make an insert  
connection for each channel (L/R). Note that the loop jacks  
are sent before the signal hits the on-board EQs, so keep  
that in mind if you are using the insert jacks to integrate an  
external EQ.  
19. DSP ON/OFF – Use this control to quickly enable or  
disable all DSP effects. This can be used to switch to a  
“dry” signal for DJ or speaker announcements. When the  
announcements are over, hit the button again to reapply  
the effects. When the button is in the OUT position, all DSP  
effects are off; when the button is in the IN position, all DSP  
effects are on.  
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20. REVERB LEVEL - This control adjusts the overall level  
of the reverb effect. Use this control to adjust the amount  
of REVERB applied when adjusting the master effect level  
control. To increase reverb, turn the control clockwise. To  
decrease reverb, turn the control counter-clockwise.  
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21. HISS FILTER – Thue control is used to reduce the  
amount of sibilance in the vocals while using DSP echo with  
repeat. As the control is turned clockwise, less sibilance will  
occur during each echo repitition.  
NOTE: This feature only works when DSP repeat is applied.  
22. MASTER EFFECT LEVEL
– This control is used to  
adjust the overall level of all the effects combined. Use this  
control after you have already made individual adjustments  
to the reverb, echo and hiss filter controls. If you find that  
you applied too much or too little DSP effects and need to  
quickly make an adjustment to all the channels, use this  
control.  
Note: There are two other locations to adjust the amount  
of DSP that goes into the mix: The DSP controls on the EQ  
panel, and the DSP controls on the channel strips.  
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25. MAIN L, R GRAPHIC EQ – This 7-band graphic EQ  
is used to customize the sound of the MAIN L, R mix  
output. This EQ section affects the signals found in the  
MAIN (XLR), headphone, line-level, and speaker-level jacks  
(when configured to MAIN L, R). The 7 slide controls each  
represent a frequency band: 125, 250, 500, 1K, 2K, 4K,  
and 8K. Each of the slide controls adjusts the audio level of  
its particular frequency with up to a 12dB boost or cut. If  
left in the center position, there will be no change to audio  
level the frequency. It is important to remember that EQ  
controls are meant to provide precise adjustments to an  
audio signal, and not overly inflate a signal resulting in an  
unnatural sound. Human hearing can adapt quite quickly to  
a particular sound signature, so it is best to find a suitable  
setting and leave it there until a change in the source audio  
or environment requires a change in the EQ.  
28. DSP REV TO MAIN L, R – This control adjusts the  
amount of DSP effects that is applied to the MAIN L, R mix.  
This control is ideal for making quick on-the-fly adjustments  
to the DSP effects level on the MAIN L, R mix which is  
routed to the line-level outputs and speaker-level outputs.  
When configuring your DSP effects, this control is used  
after the MASTER EFFECT LEVEL control in the DSP controls  
panel. Note that when the power amp assign is set to MAIN  
L, R+MONITOR, this control will not adjust the DSP effects  
of the MONITOR mix.  
26. MAIN L, R LEDs – These stereo LEDs display the  
output level of the MAIN L, R mix. The LEDs are marked  
from –10dB to +6dB. It is important to monitor these LEDs  
as they can prevent a distorted audio signal and possible  
damage to your speakers. An optimal signal will be mostly  
contained to the green LEDs (up to 0dB), with occasional  
peaks into the first red LED (+3dB). If the mix reaches  
+6dB, it is strongly advisable to reduce the MAIN L, R  
LEVEL control.  
27. MAIN L, R LEVEL – This control adjusts the signal level  
of the MAIN L, R mix to be sent to the line-level outputs,  
MAIN L, R LEDs, headphone and speaker-level outputs. This  
control provides a one-touch adjustment to the MAIN L, R  
mix, especially useful when the power amp assign is set to  
MAIN L, R output. When the MAIN L, R LEDs enter the  
+6dB range, use this control to make a quick adjustment.  
When the power amp assign is set to MAIN L, R+MONITOR,  
this control will only affect the mix sent to the MAIN (XLR),  
AUX and (L) speaker-level output.  
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29. MONITOR GRAPHIC EQ – This 7-band graphic EQ is  
used to customize the sound of the MONITOR mix output.  
This EQ section affects the signals found in the MONITOR  
(1/4”) jack and the speaker-level jack (when configured to  
MAIN L, R+MONITOR). The 7 slide controls each represent  
a frequency band: 125, 250, 500, 1K, 2K, 4K, and 8K.  
Each of the slide controls adjusts the audio level of its  
particular frequency with up to a 12dB boost or cut. If left  
in the center position, there will be no change to audio  
level the frequency. It is important to remember that EQ  
controls are meant to provide precise adjustments to an  
audio signal, and not overly inflate a signal resulting in an  
unnatural sound. Human hearing can adapt quite quickly to  
a particular sound signature, so it is best to find a suitable  
setting and leave it there until a change in the source audio  
or environment requires a change in the EQ.  
30. MONITOR LEDs – These mono LEDs display the output  
level of the MONITOR mix. The LEDs are marked from  
–10dB to +6dB. It is important to monitor these LEDs as  
they can prevent a bloated audio signal and possible damage  
to your speakers. An optimal signal will be mostly contained  
to the green LEDs (up to 0dB), with occasional peaks into  
the first red LED (+3dB). If the mix reaches +6dB, it is  
strongly advisable to reduce the MONITOR LEVEL control.  
31. MONITOR LEVEL
– This control adjusts the signal level  
of the MONITOR mix to be sent to the line-level outputs,  
MONITOR LEDs, and speaker-level output. This control  
provides a one-touch adjustment to the MONITOR mix, when  
the power amp assign is set to MAIN L,R+MONITOR output.  
When the MONITOR LEDs enter the +6dB range, use this  
control to make a quick adjustment.  
32. DSP REV TO MONITOR – This control adjusts the  
amount of DSP effects that is applied to the MONITOR mix.  
This control is ideal for making quick on-the-fly adjustments  
to the DSP effects level on the MONITOR mix, which is  
routed to the line-level outputs and speaker-level output.  
When configuring your DSP effects, this control is used  
after the MASTER EFFECT LEVEL control in the DSP controls  
panel.  
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34. POWER AMP ASSIGN – This switch lets you choose  
which signals will be routed to the PA-PRO 900’s power  
amplifier. This provides flexibility in how the PA-PRO 900’s  
internal power amplifier can be utilized.  
To set the POWER AMP ASSIGN switch, use a small  
screwdriver to maneuver the switch to the desired position.  
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Set this switch to MAIN L,R for straight  
stereo playback. When configured this  
way, the LEFT channel will output to the L  
speaker-level outs, and the RIGHT channel  
will output to the R speaker-level outs.  
Select MAIN L, R in situations when there  
is no need to power a monitor speaker,  
either because the monitor speaker is self-  
powered, or there is no need for a monitor  
speaker.  
 
Set this switch to MAIN L,R+MONITOR  
when you need to power a monitor speaker.  
In this configuration, the MAIN L,R mix is  
output to the L speaker-level outs, and the  
MONITOR mix is output to the R speaker-  
level outs.  
 
 
35. CH. 1-4 MUTE – This button is used to quickly mute all  
audio from channels 1-4. This feature is very handy during  
breaks and intermissions; audio can be disabled quickly  
without having to adjust any other control. Push the button  
IN to mute the audio, press the button again (OUT) to have  
the audio return to the mix. When mute is activated, the  
MUTE LED will remain lit until mute is disabled.  
 
36. CH. 5-8 MUTE - This button is used to quickly mute all  
audio from channels 5-8. This feature is very handy during  
breaks and intermissions; audio can be disabled quickly  
without having to adjust any other control. Push the button  
IN to mute the audio, press the button again (OUT) to have  
the audio return to the mix. When mute is activated, the  
MUTE LED will remain lit until mute is disabled.  
33. +48V PHANTOM POWER – This button toggles  
phantom power to all the XLR microphone jacks. Enabling  
phantom power sends low current DC voltage to a  
microphone’s electronics through the same cable that  
carries the audio signal.  
37. POWER – Use this switch to power the PA-PRO 900  
ON/OFF.  
NOTE: Before powering on, make sure that voltage of your  
PA-PRO 900 is the same voltage as your local AC mains  
voltage. The PA-PRO 900 is factory set for specific power  
needs  
Most professional condenser microphones require phantom  
power. There are some semi-pro microphones that use a  
battery to provide the required voltage, and of course many  
microphones that do not require phantom power at all. It  
is wise to make sure that the microphone you are feeding  
phantom power to actually requires it.  
NOTES: When phantom power is enabled, refrain from  
connecting devices (including musical instruments) via  
unbalanced ¼” cables; use balanced ¼” cables instead.  
If you need to connect a microphone that is not phantom  
powered, simply connect it via a balanced XLR cable.  
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Master Out Panel  
42. MONO/SUBWOOFER – This ¼” jack can be used to  
send a line-level signal suited for subwoofer connection,  
The master out panel is where you make output connections or a mono signal of the main mix. When using this jack  
to external devices such as mixers, amplifiers, powered  
speakers, headphones, recording devices, etc. All the  
signals from these jacks are line-level, meaning that they  
are not powered by the internal amplifier, and are suited for  
connection to line-level inputs.  
to connect to a subwoofer, the signal will be filtered so  
that all frequencies above 125Hz are blocked. To use as a  
subwoofer, press the MONO/SUB button to the IN position.  
To use this jack to route a mono signal of the main mix,  
depress the MONO/SUB button to the OUT position.  
38. MAIN OUT
– These stereo jacks route balanced  
line-level signals of the MAIN mix to external devices. The  
signals are identical to those sent to the speaker-level outs,  
so any DSP effects and EQ will be present in the signals.  
Use these jacks to connect to external amplifiers, mixers  
or power speakers. Use balanced XLR cables to make the  
connections.  
43. HEADPHONE
– This ¼” jack routes a line-level signal of  
the main mix for connecting headphones or other device via  
a ¼” TRS cable. To adjust the headphone out signal use the  
MAIN L,R level control. DSP effect and EQ will be present in  
the headphone out signal.  
44. HEADPHONE ASSIGN – This switch lets you choose  
which signals will be routed to the headphone out jack.  
39. MONITOR – This ¼” jack is used to route an  
unbalanced line-level mono mix of the MAIN signal to an  
external device such as a powered monitor speaker. The  
signal is a mono mix of the main signal, and all DSP effects  
and EQ will be present in the signal. Use an unbalanced  
cable to make the connection.  
To set the HEADPHONE ASSIGN switch, use a pointed  
device, such as a small screwdriver, to maneuver the switch  
to the desired position.  
Set this switch to MAIN L,R for straight stereo  
playback.  
40. AUX ¼”
– This ¼” jack output is a mix of the channels  
routed to the AUX channel. The presence of channels in  
this mix will depend on the DSP REV/AUX control for each  
channel. To increase or decrease a channel’s presence  
in this mix, adjust the DSP REV/AUX control for that  
channel. The AUX mix is “dry”, meaning DSP effects and  
EQ are bypassed. Use this jack to send a dry mix to an  
external effect device or secondary system. The AUX gain  
knob above the jack will increase or reduce the level of this  
output.  
Set this switch to MAIN L,R+MONITOR to have  
the MAIN L,R mixed to the L channel, and the  
MONITOR mix to the R channel.  
41. REC OUT – These stereo RCA jacks route unbalanced  
line-level signals of the MAIN mix to external devices. The  
record out mix will have DSP effects applied, but no EQ. Use  
these jacks to connect to an external recording device, or  
to amplifiers, mixers or power speakers. Use RCA cables  
to make the connections. You can also use adapters if your  
recording device has input jacks other than RCA.  
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SDR-3 RECORDER (optional accessory)  
Use the optional SDR-3 (if installed) to capture audio direct  
to SD card. Once recorded, the audio can then be routed  
to either CH 7-8 or the MAIN mix for immediate playback.  
Of course, you can also remove the SD card and transfer  
the MP3 files to your computer for further editing and  
processing.  
5. REC BUTTON – This button is used to put the SDR-3 in  
record mode, initiate recording, and pause a recording in  
progress without creating a new track.  
In stop mode, press the REC button once to place the SDR-  
3 in record pause mode. This is the time to check the levels  
of the audio to be recorded and adjust the REC VOL control  
if necessary.  
1. REC VOL CONTROL – Use this control to set the  
recording gain level. Turn clockwise to increase the gain,  
turn counter-clockwise to decrease the gain level. Use the  
REC LEVEL LEDs to monitor the record level as you adjust  
the REC VOL CONTROL. Note that the REC VOL CONTROL  
does not control the volume level when playing back from  
the SD card.  
Press the REC button a second time to begin recording.  
Pressing the REC button during a recording in progress will  
pause the recording without creating a new track. This is  
useful for recording several sections of a recording session  
into a single cohesive track without breaking it up into  
several tracks.  
2. PLAY/STOP BUTTON – This dual function is used to  
initiate playback of recorded material, and to stop playback,  
or a recording, in progress.  
When not in record mode, press the PLAY/STOP button to  
start playback. Playback will commence from the last track  
recorded.  
6. REC LED – This red LED indicates the recording status  
of the SDR-3. When the SDR-3 is in record pause mode,  
the REC LED will blink. When a recording is in progress, the  
REC LED will be stay lit until the recording is completed, or  
is set back to record pause mode.  
During a recording, press the PLAY/STOP button to stop  
the recording and conclude the track.  
7. PLAY LED – This orange LED will illuminate during  
playback of recorded material, and during a recording in  
progress.  
3. PREV BUTTON – This button will skip back through  
previously recorded tracks. When the first track recorded  
is reached, it will continue to skip back starting with the last  
track recorded.  
8. POWER LED – This green LED indicates the SDR-3 is on  
and drawing power from the PA-PRO 900. This LED should  
illuminate and stay lit as long as the PA-PRO 900 is powered  
on.  
4. NEXT BUTTON – This button will skip forward through  
previously recorded tracks. When the last track recorded  
is reached, it will continue to skip forward from the first  
recorded track.  
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9. SD CARD SLOT – Insert your SD card into this slot. The  
SDR-3 will not record without an SD card in this slot.  
10. REC LEVEL LEDs – These LEDs visually represent the  
gain level of the signal being recorded. There are five green  
LEDs and two red LEDs. An optimal recording level will  
illuminate all the green LEDs with minimal activity on the red  
LEDs.  
11. SD PLAYBACK ROUTE – This button will direct the  
audio from the SD player to either the MAIN(L,R) output, or  
to CH 7/8. Swtiching the playback to CH 7/8 will allow you  
to make adjustments and/or add effects to the audio signal  
using the CH 7/8 controls.  
SDR-3 Installation  
1. Unscrew the two retaining screws.  
2. Remove plate and store it in a safe place.  
3. Attach the cable to the back of the SDR-3.  
4. Carefully slide the SDR-3 into place.  
5. Replace and tighten screws.  
Inserting/Removing an SD card  
1. Insert SD card with the same alignment as indicated by  
the SD card icon.  
2. Push the SD card unit it clicks into place.  
3. To remove the SD card, gently push in until it pops out  
slightly; it is then safe to remove.  
NOTE: The maximum size SD card that can be used by the  
SDR-3 is 2GB. The SDR-3 does not support SDHC cards.  
Recording to the SDR-3  
Prior to recording to the SDR-3, you want to ensure that  
the signal being recorded is properly mixed. Refer to the  
text on “REC LEVEL LEDs” to ensure a good level. Once you  
are happy with your overall mix, follow the steps below to  
record.  
In stop mode, press the REC button once to place the SDR-  
3 in record pause mode. This is the time to check the levels  
of the audio to be recorded and adjust the REC VOL control  
if necessary.  
Press the REC button a second time to begin recording.  
Pressing the REC button during a recording in progress will  
pause the recording without creating a new track. This is  
useful for recording several sections of a recording session  
into a single cohesive track without breaking it up into  
several tracks.  
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Setting Up  
For each UHF wireless channel, you will have a handheld  
microphone, wireless module, and antenna. Follow the steps  
below to set them up.  
 
Module Installation  
1. Unscrew the two retaining screws.  
2. Remove the cover plate and store it in a safe place.  
3. Fully insert the wireless module so the module is flush  
with the faceplate of the PA-PRO 900.  
4. Replace and tighten screws.  
Removing Modules  
1. Unscrew the two retaining screws.  
2. To remove, simply slide the module out of the  
compartment.  
UHF Wireless Channels (optional accessory)  
You can add up to four UHF wireless microphone modules  
(sold separately) to use with the PA-PRO 900. Each port on  
the rear panel corresponds to a mic channel on the front  
panel. Adjustments made to the channel strips on the front  
panel will adjust the audio from the wireless microphones.  
Channel 1 on the front panel is tied to Channel 1 on the  
rear panel, Channel 2 to Channel 2 and so forth. Refer to  
the information below to setup and use your UHF wireless  
microphone(s).  
3. Align the cover plate, and tighten screws.  
Antenna Installation  
Insert the antenna’s TNC connector into the corresponding  
channel’s TNC antenna jack and twist clockwise until it is  
firmly connected.  
If installing multiple antennas, ensure the antennas are not  
touching each other.  
Microphone Battery Installation  
1. To remove the lid, press down on the tab and slide the lid  
down towards the bottom of the mic.  
Module Description and Functions  
1. POWER (LED) - Indicates there is power to the module.  
2. Insert 2 fresh 1.5-volt AA alkaline batteries. Make sure  
the batteries are inserted in the right direction according  
to polarity (+/-).  
2. RF (LED) - Lights when an RF connection is made.  
This LED should light when you turn on the associated  
microphone. If this LED light when its associated  
3. Close the battery compartment lid.  
microphone is turned off, that indicates that another  
external device is connected to that channel (interference).  
Basic Operations  
1. Press the POWER switch on the front panel of the PA-  
PRO 900.  
2. Adjust the module level controls to approximately 50%.  
3. Switch the microphone’s power switch to the ON position.  
2. Set the channel strip source select button to UHF (front  
panel).  
4. Talk or sing into the microphones and adjust the channel  
strip level and eq controls (front panel) until you are  
satisfied with the sound.  
3. AF (LED) - Lights when AF signals are being transmitted.  
This LED will light as sounds is picked up and transmitted  
from the associated microphone (speech or instrument).  
4. SQ (Squelch) - The Squelch control is used to mute  
unwanted noise interference from a microphone channel  
when the associated transmitter is turned off. To adjust  
squelch to clockwise to increase squelch, and counter-  
clockwise to decrease squelch.  
Note: During normal operation, the RF/AF signal LED’s will  
illuminate when a microphone is being used.  
NOTE: Typically, as a channel’s squelch setting increases, its  
operating range decreases. It is therefore recommended to  
set the squelch control only as high as necessary to mute  
any noise interference.  
5. Level - This knob controls the microphone volume (gain)  
level for this channel. Turn clockwise to increase volume,  
and counter-clockwise to decrease.  
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Technical Specifications  
PA-PRO 900 SPECIFICATIONS  
Mixer Input  
Specification  
(AT MAIN L/R OUTPUT +4dBu,1kHz)  
INPUT  
CONNECTION  
XLR (BAL)  
LEVEL(RATED INPUT)  
-50dBu  
TOTAL GAIN  
54dB  
IMPEDANCE  
1 Kohm  
MIC INPUT  
CH1-CH4  
1/4” TRS (BAL/UNBAL)  
-20dB(PAD ON)  
24dB  
MUSIC  
LINE 1/4”TRS(UNBAL)  
-22dBu  
-22dBu  
26dB  
26dB  
2.8Kohm  
2.8Kohm  
CH5/6-7/8  
CD RCA STEREO (UNBAL)  
MP3 1/8” PHONE(UNBAL)  
-24dBu  
28dB  
1.8Kohm  
TIP:L,RING:R  
1/4”(UNBAL)  
ST EFFECT LOOP  
0dBu  
4dB  
10Kohm  
TIP SEND/RING RETURN  
UHF MODULE  
30PIN CARD EDGE  
-34dBu  
-24dBu  
38dB  
28dB  
1Kohm  
SD CARD MODULE  
6PIN WIRE CONNECT  
1.8Kohm  
CONDITION : LEVEL VR MAX, EFFECT MASTER MIN, MAIN VR MAX, ALL EQ CENTER  
Mixer Output Specification  
OUTPUT  
CONNECTION  
LEVEL  
IMPEDANCE  
240ohm  
MAIN MIX OUTPUT L/R  
XLR (BALANCED)  
+4dBu  
MONITOR OUTPUT  
AUX OUTPUT  
1/4” TRS PHONE(UNBAL)  
1/4” TRS PHONE (UNBAL)  
1/4” TRS PHONE(UNBAL)  
+4dBu  
+4dBu  
+4dBu  
120ohm  
120ohm  
120ohm  
MONO/SUB WOOFER  
(SUB WOOFER 75Hz/-3dB)  
HEAD PHONE OUTPUT  
1/4” PHONE  
(TIP: LEFT,RING:RIGHT)  
RCA STEREO  
1.0V  
33 ohm  
120ohm  
REC OUT  
-6dBu  
Loudspeaker Output  
AT 4ohm LOAD  
CONNECTION  
OUTPUT  
LOAD  
4ohm  
T.H.D  
3%  
SPEAKER OUTPUT TERMINAL  
SPEAKON / 1/4”TS  
2x500W(PEAK)  
2x450W(AVG)  
4ohm  
4ohm  
8ohm  
8ohm  
1%  
0.10%  
1%  
2x435W(RATED)  
2x228W(AVG)  
2x210W(RATED)  
0.10%  
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Technical Specifications  
Frequency Response  
(AT MAIN L/R OUTPUT +4dBu)  
MIC INPUT /CH1-4  
10Hz-24kHz  
10Hz-35kHz  
0dB / -1.5dB  
0dB / -1.5dB  
STEREO INPUT/ CH5-8  
Channel EQ  
CH1-8 EQ HIGH  
MID  
100Hz  
2.5kHz  
10kHz  
±15dB  
±12dB  
±15dB  
LOW  
7-Band Graphic EQ  
MAIN L/R OUTPUT (XLR/BAL)  
125Hz  
250Hz  
500Hz  
1kHz  
±12dB  
±12dB  
±12dB  
±12dB  
±12dB  
±12dB  
±12dB  
MONITOR OUTPUT (1/4”  
PHONE)  
2kHz  
4kHz  
8kHz  
T.H.D+N  
(1KHz,30K  
BANDWIDTH)  
OUTPUT  
LEVEL  
42V  
T.H.D  
MIC MONO TO SPEAKER  
OUTPUT  
Less Than 0.07%  
L/R  
CH5-8 TO SPEAKER OUTPUT  
L/R  
42V  
Less Than 0.06%  
CH1-4 to MAIN MIX OUTPUT  
L/R  
+4dBu(balance)  
+0dBu(UNBAL)  
Less Than 0.07%  
Less Than 0.05%  
Less Than 0.01%  
Less Than 0.05%  
Less Than 0.05%  
Less Than 0.05%  
Less Than 0.05%  
CH5-8 TO MAIN MIX OUT L/R  
STEREO EFECT LOOP SEND  
REC OUT L/R  
0dBu(1/4” UNBAL)  
-6dBu(RCA STEREO)  
+4dBu(UNBAL)  
CH5-8 TO MAIN MONO OUT  
CH5-8 to Woofer OUT  
@50Hz LPF ON  
+2dBu(1/4” UNBAL)  
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Technical Specifications  
Hum & Noise(S/N)  
OUTPUT  
LEVEL  
CONDITION  
AMP OUTOUT  
< -80 dB  
1/2POWER 1kHz  
LEFT/RIGHT  
STEREO LOOP RETURN IN  
MIC TO MAIN MIX OUTPUT  
L/R  
< -74 dB  
< -73 dB  
< -73 dB  
MIC LEVEL CENTER, MAIN VR +4dB ADJ  
EQ CENTER, INPUT -30dB  
AUX/MONITOR OUTPUT  
MONITOR/AUX MASTER +4dB ADJ  
ST CH -10dB, LEVEL CENTER, EQ CENTER  
MONITOR/AUX MASTER +4dB ADJ  
ST CH -10dB, LEVEL CENTER ,EQ CENTER  
MONO OUTPUT  
REC OUT L/R  
< -72 dB  
< -74 dB  
< -70 dB  
STEREO CH L/MONO INPUT-10dB  
MAIN VR +4dB ADJ  
ST EFECT LOOF OUTPUT  
SEND (TIP)  
STEREO ONLY LEVEL MAX, ALL VR MIN  
EQ CENTER  
HEAD PHONE OUTPUT  
STEREO CH L/MONO INPUT-10dB  
CH LEVEL CENTER, EQ CENTER  
E.I.N  
MIC INPUT  
-127dBu  
150ohm TERMINATION  
Compress Limit  
COMPRESSOR  
MIN 0 dB THROUGH MAX 24dB RANGE (OFF POSITION)  
THRESHOLD LIMIT  
Crosstalk(1kHz)  
MONO CHANNELS  
CH1/2,2/3,3/4  
MAIN LEFTt  
MAIN RIGHT  
MAIN L XLR (BAL)  
MAIN R XLR (BAL)  
MAIN L XLR (BAL)  
-70dB  
-70dB  
-70dB  
STEREO CHANNELS L/R  
Attenuation  
INPUT & OUTPUT  
CH1-4 TO MAIN L/R  
CH LEVEL DOWN  
-70dB  
-80dB  
-75dB  
-80dB  
MAIN LEVEL DOWN  
STEREO CH5-8 TO MAIN L/R CH LEVEL DOWN  
MAIN LEVEL DOWN  
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Technical Specifications  
Maximum Input Level  
INPUT  
MIC INPUT  
CH1-CH4  
STEREO  
CH5/6-7/8  
CONNECTION  
XLR (BAL)  
LEVEL  
-20dBu  
1/4” TRS (BAL/UNBAL)  
LINE 1/4”TRS(UNBAL)  
CD RCA STEREO(UNBAL)  
MP3 1/8” PHONE(UNBAL)  
TIP:L,RING:R  
+10dB(PAD ON)  
-0dBu  
-0dBu  
-2dBu  
EFFECT Controls  
(D.S.P)  
REVERB/DELAY CONTROL  
ECHO DELAY  
40mS-242mS  
30%-80%  
0%-100%  
0%-100%  
3kHz-8kHz  
0%-100%  
ECHO REPEAT  
ECHO VOLUME  
REVERB VOLUME  
HISS FILTER  
EFFECT MASTER  
EFX DSP CONTROL  
EFX DSP BUS CONTROL  
CONTROL  
FOOT SWITCH (1/4” TS), ON/OFF SWITCH with LED INDICATOR  
EFX TO MAIN/MONITOR  
POWER AMP ASSIGN,  
HEADPHONE ASSIGN  
L+R,MONITOR / LEFT, RIGHT  
EACH SWITCH, INDICATOR  
MONO, STEREO CH MUTE  
POWER  
CONSUMPTION  
AC 120V , 13 A (@ RATED POWER)  
DIMENSION(WXHXD)  
UNIT  
INNER BOX  
SHIPPING BOX  
468X254X409 mm  
18.4X10X16.1 in  
550X330X370 mm  
21.6X13X14.6 in  
560X340X380 mm  
22X13.4X14.9 in  
WEIGHT  
NET: 20.5 kg, 45.2 lbs  
SHIPPING: 21.6 kg, 47.6 lbs  
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Troubleshooting  
There is no power  
• Make sure the power adapter cord is firmly connected to the back of the unit and to the power outlet.  
• If using a power strip/surge-protector, make sure that it is plugged in and switched on.  
• Check the fuse, and replace if blown. If the fuse blows again immediately, do not replace it again. Instead, contact  
VocoPro technical support.  
There is no sound  
• Make sure everything is connected firmly and properly.  
• Make sure there are no defective cables.  
• Make sure all of your components are turned on.  
• Make sure all of the components (mixer, player, etc.) are set to the proper inputs.  
• Make sure mic channels 1-4 are set to the correct input using the SOURCE SELECT buttons.  
• Make sure CH 1-4 and CH 5-8 MUTE buttons on the front panel are turned off.  
• Make sure the volume is turned up on the EQ panels and the input channel strips.  
• If an external effects device is connected, make sure it is powered on.  
The sound is only coming from one speaker  
• Make sure there are no defective cables, and that the cables are connected properly.  
• Make sure the POWER AMP ASSIGN switch on the front panel is set to MAIN(L,R).  
The sound is cuts out, is unclear, or has static  
• Make sure everything is connected firmly and properly.  
• Make sure there are no defective cables.  
The microphone audio volume drops or cuts out suddenly  
• If using an optional wireless mic, make sure the microphone has charged batteries.  
• If using an optional wireless mic, make sure level knob on the wireless mic module is turned up.  
• If using a wired mic, check for damaged cables by swapping them with known good cables.  
• If the volume drops too low after a vocalist speaks or sings loudly into the mic, check and adjust the compression  
threshold using the compressor control on the front panel.  
• If there is more than one wired microphone plugged into a single channel, switching off one of the microphones will  
switch off the other.  
• If there is no microphone audio at all, make sure the level knobs are turned up, and the source select button is set to  
the correct input.  
DSP echo and reverb effects are not audible  
• Make sure the DSP REV/AUX level controls are turned up on the desired channel strips (CH1 - CH8).  
• Make sure the DSP MASTER EFFECT LEVEL control is turned up on the DSP REV CONTROL group.  
• Make sure the DSP ON/OFF button is set to ON on the DSP REV CONTROL group.  
• Make sure the DSP REV TO MAIN(L,R) level control is turned up on the MAIN(L,R) eq group.  
• Make sure the DSP REV TO MONITOR level control is turned up on the MONITOR eq group.  
• If using a footswitch control, make sure it is plugged in firmly, then toggle it on and off.  
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